Awakeri School Benchmarks Yrs 3 - 5 (Updated 2017)
Level Self Management English Health / PE Te Reo Maori Mathematics Science / Technology Social Sciences The Arts
After Three Years 1. Shows care and respect for others.
2. Looks after belongings.
3. Is courteous to others.
4. Deals with conflict appropriately.
5. Willing to try new things.
6. Works well with others.
7. Works independently.
8. Shows Initiative.
9. Completes tasks on time.
10. Sets goals with support.
   		1. Reads familiar texts fluently and with appropriate expression
2. Can spell Essential Lists 1, to 4
3. Able to write all letters using uniform size and formation
4. Can notice when they have made a mistake and fix it up when reading.
5. Find information that is clearly stated in the story, as well as some information that is hidden or suggested
6. Think about, record and communicate experiences, ideas and information for a range of purposes.
7. Listen and contribute to group and class discussions.
8. Beginning to write sentences with different beginnings and length.
9. Often correctly spell words they use, and use what they know about sounds in words to try to work out how to spell unknown words
10. Build on their knowledge of punctuation and use it more often.
                		1. Can catch a large ball thrown by a partner.
2. Uses safe practices in and out of the classroom.
3. Adheres to simple rules in team games.
4. Kick a width of freestyle using correct arm action.
5. Can identify what makes us healthy.

1. Pronounces Te Reo place names within the immediate district accurately.
2. Can say where they come from in Te Reo.

 1. Continue shape patterns and number patterns based on simple addition and subtraction
2. Can interpret data and simple graphs
3. Shows awareness of units of time – seconds, minute, hour
4. Can order days and months
5. Explore patterns in numbers up to 1000
6. Use their basic facts to solve problems
7. Talk about fractions when sharing and exploring shapes and quantities
8. Organise objects and talk about what's different and what's the same
9. Give and follow directions
10. Talk about the reasons why and event is likely to happen or not.
 1. Can record simple observations with guidance.
2. Able to make predictions with guidance.
3. Can classify according to shared features.
4. Can use ICT to present work in various formats.
5. Shares ideas about ways technology affects their lives.

 1. Able to discuss ideas about their local community.
2. Able to gather information by questioning a resource person.
3. Can locate and name places within the Bay of Plenty.
4. Can explain how Whakatane got its name.
 1. Demonstrates a knowledge of simple secondary colours.
2. Includes more details in painting and drawing.
3. Can keep in time with a rhythm and melodic patterns.
4. Responds to changes in pitch and tempo through movement.
5. Develops ideas in drama using the elements of role.

  
Yr 4 1. Adapts to new ideas.
2. Perseveres.
3. Sets own goals.
4. Is courteous to others
5. Shows initiative. 6. Works well in a group.
7. Reliable.
8. Develops good relationships.   
9. Works independently
10. Homework completed.
 11. Manages time effectively.  		1. Makes attempts at complex sentences.
2. Demonstrates application of essential lists 1 –4 in their written work.
3. Speaks clearly, logically and with appropriate volume in a group.
4. Handwriting is legible
5. Basic punctuation is used
6. Know what they like to read and be able to choose what's right for them
7. Understand what they are reading and be able to talk about the main ideas and ideas that are not so obvious
8. Recognise and understand the information in different kinds of books
9. Read smoothly, like talking
10. Use their writing to think about, to record and communicate.
11. Read and change writing to improve it, most of the time		 1. Willing to participate in physical activities.
2. Has an understanding of a balanced diet.
3. Can catch and throw a ball accurately.
4. Plays their part as a team member.
5. Swim a length of freestyle.
 1. Pronounces place names within the BOP accurately.
2. Can say a simple mihi.
3. Can respond to a question in Te Reo.
 1. Able to solve addition and Subtraction Algorithms with renaming.
2. Can solve one step word problems
3. Can sort 2D and 3D shapes.
4. Work with numbers up to 1000
5. Use their knowledge of 2,3,4,5 and 10 times tables to solve problems
6. Find fractions of sets, shapes and quantities
7. Make and continue patterns and explain the rule for the pattern
8. Can select and use the appropriate unit of measure – length, area, volume, weight, temp & time)
9. Use simple maps to show position and direction
10. Make up questions to investigate then graph and discuss their findings
 1. Can record simple observations.
2. Able to make predictions.
3. Can classify according to shared features.
4. Uses tools and equipment safely.
5. Suggests improvements to designs with guidance.
6. Can use ICT resources for multi media presentations.
     		1. Able to discuss ideas about New Zealand.
2. Able to gather information by questioning a resource person.
3. Can locate and name places within New Zealand.
4. Can identify at least 2 events in New Zealand's history.
 1. Can mix hues of one colour.
2. Shows detail and a sense of proportion in painting and drawing.
3. Can give an opinion about a work of art.
4. Can play a tune on an instrument.
5. Responds to changes in pitch and tempo through movement.

  
Yr 5 1. Adapts to new ideas.  
2. Perseveres.
3. Sets own goals.
4.Is courteous to others.
5. Shows initiative. 6. Works well in a group.
7. Reliable.
8. Develops good relationships.
9. Works independently.
10. Homework completed.
11. Manages time effectively.      		1. Punctuation is used in all areas of writing.
2. Show knowledge of spelling lists 1 – 5 in written work.
3. Listens with interest, asks questions, shares ideas and offers opinions.
4. Read for longer periods of time
5. Work out words they don't know by using other words, pictures or other clues
6. Ask and answer questions about things they read
7. Use different ways to think about, plan, organise and communicate experiences, information and ideas
8. Use detail to support main ideas in writing
9. Improve the clarity and impact of their writing, often after feedback from others
10. Check their own writing for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
11. Organize ideas into basic paragraphs

1. Participates fully in physical education activities.
2. Demonstrates competent ball handling skills.
3. Demonstrates the principles of fair play.
4. Explains the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
5. Swim a length of freestyle with correct breathing.

 1. Pronounces Te Reo place names within the BOP accurately.
2. Can say a simple mihi including extended family.
3. Can ask and respond to a question in Te Reo.
 1. Can recall 6, 7, 8, & 9x table
2. Can solve addition and subtraction algorithms with renaming.
3. Able to do multiplication (1 digit with renaming)
4. Able to do division with simple remainders
5. Find fractions of sets, shapes and quantities
6. Can read time to minutes.
7. Represent and describe the results of reflection, rotation, and translation on shapes
8. Choose an appropriate method to solve word problems (using +,-,x,÷) and clearly explain their methods to other people
9. Sort 2D and 3D shapes and justify how they have been grouped
10. Use grid references on maps and points of the compass to describe the location of objects
11. Investigate questions, show the information and discuss the data

1. Able to make predictions, record observations and measurements.
2. Able to make a simple evaluation.
3. Can classify according to attributes and explain their reasons.
4. Uses tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
5. Makes improvements to designs with guidance.
6. Can use ICT resources to obtain and record information
   

1. Able to express a viewpoint on a current topic in New Zealand
2. Able to formulate questions that will gather useful information.
3. Can locate and name significant features within New Zealand.
4. Can identify at least 2 events in New Zealand History.
 1. Pays close attention to proportion and detail in painting and drawing.
2. Can describe and give an opinion on an artist's work.
3. Can play an instrument in tune with others.
4. Responds to the mood of music through appropriate movement.

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